 | | Greenwich Hil - Crime/Vandalism Alert | | | | Vehicle Break Ins - June 2025 | | | | | Dear Greenwich Hill Residents -
A few homeowners reported to the Gates Hudson this morning that their vehicles had been buglarized. Please be aware of your surroundings, keep your exterior lights lit (per Association guidelines) and if you see something, please call 911 in an emergency or the PWC police at 703-792-6500.
Below are things everyone should be aware of:
Theft Prevention • Lock your car and don’t leave it running – even for a minute • Park in well-lighted areas • Don’t leave a spare set of keys anywhere in or on the car • Keep your registration card with you and not in your car • Use your parking brake and turn wheels towards the curb • Lock valuables in the trunk of the car or out of site • Don’t leave your purse, wallet or other valuables unattended
Burglary Prevention • Lock all doors and windows in your house • Utilize deadbolts on all exterior doors and secure sliding
glass doors • Keep all shrubs trimmed below window level • Keep trees limbed up at least six feet • Use adequate lighting inside and outside your house or
business • Use timers on lights if you are going to be away • If you are going to be away for long periods of time get a
trusted neighbor to collect your mail, mow your lawn and even park their car in
your drive way from time to time • Secure all windows with a pin or nail system • Keep the garage secured and secure valuable items that are
inside the garage • Call the Crime Prevention Unit to do a free security
survey of your home or business at 703-792-7270 • Engrave all valuable items with your drivers license
number, (not your social security number). An engraver is available for you to
borrow from the police department
Personal Safety • Be aware of your surroundings • Trust your instincts • Avoid parking in dark areas and going out alone • Walk with confidence and alertness • Have your keys ready when approaching your house or car • Get in and out of your vehicle as quickly as possible • When in your car, lock your doors immediately and wear
your seat belt • Keep money and credit cards in your pocket or inside your
jacket • Doors should have a peep site and never open it for a
stranger • Pre-plan and think through possible attacks and carry a
cell phone
Neighborhood Watch • Neighborhood Watch is proven to be one of the best crime
prevention tools • Creates greater awareness of crime • Brings neighbors
closer together and creates community pride • Increases reporting of crime and suspicious activities • Serves as warning to criminals • Results in a better and
safer community • Crime prevention training provided • Call the Crime Prevention Unit today to start a neighborhood
watch in your community at 703-792-7270 Crime Prevention Contacts &
Resources For more information on any of the topics discussed in this
guide or if you are interested in participating in one of our Citizen Police
Academies please call the Prince William County Police Department Crime
Prevention Unit at 703-792-7270.
Or use the following resources: Prince William
County Police - www.pwcgov.org/police Traffic Complaints - 703-792-5919
McGruff, resources for children and adults - www.mcgruff.com National Center
for Missing and Exploited Children - www.ncmec.org Help Eliminate Auto Theft
(HEAT) - www.heatreward.com National Crime Prevention Council - www.ncpc.org
Virginia Crime Prevention Association - www.vcpa.org | 
